Transition From Vinyl Siding To Vinyl Shakes

The panels are exceptionally rigid and lock together tightly to provide a realistic appearance.

Transition from vinyl siding to vinyl shakes.

Here vinyl carpentry band board in colonial white transitions from board batten single 8 in the gable to the cedar impressions double 7 staggered perfection shingles below both in cypress. Trim provides a beautiful transition between two styles of siding. Pop a level chalk line for the starter strip an inch or two above the bottom of the siding. In addition although vinyl shakes offer some amount of durability even the best vinyl shakes will become worn warped or broken over time.

Nail vertical vinyl corners to the corners of the house making sure they are plumb. Dutchlap to shake siding transition question post by rickdod3 mon sep 25 2017 8 22 pm a. Band board creates an attractive transition between styles architectural elements and colors to ensure a perfect design on any home. Siding transitions any horizontal run of trim such as head casing and skirt boards should be protected by a drip cap and z flashing.

On long expanses of board batten or soffit a trim piece offers a way to add a signature outline or focal point. Also consider a trim piece to transition from the wall up to soffit. Shake vinyl siding a product that delivers the look and appeal of cedar siding at great savings. To finish off the front gable of this brick ranch style house a vinyl product from crane performance siding was used that is made to resemble individually applied cedar shakes.

Now remove the last row of suing and install a j with the outside top edge of it along that line. Vinyl siding and polymer shakes installation manual. This is especially important on transition boards such as the joint between gable siding and the wall below below. Installing vinyl shake siding.

Mon sep 25 2017 8 03 pm if it were me i think i d z flash the top of the trim board for the shake to lay over this will assure that all water will be directed outside of the trim and exterior envelop. To finish off the top row of the lower siding you need to use a j channel to transition from that to the pvc. Shake siding typically features two types of edges. While vinyl cedar shake shingles are a popular option the vinyl shakes price can quickly add up between the initial installation maintenance and any necessary replacement or repairs.

Staggered which has varying lengths to create a more rustic look or straight with all shakes being one length for a more crisp appearance.